Saturday, 3 November 2012

#337 In the field: Moose

Last month, Trish and I took a float plane to a remote lake north of Kenora, Ontario, to moose hunt. Our hunt was successful and there will be plenty of venison in the freezer!

Being in the field is an important part of the animal artist's life . . . authenticity
and an accurate portrayal of the subject in the wild is not possible without "being there". Somehow, the viewer senses in the artist's work if he or she has actually "been there".

As a youngster, I had the privilege of "being there" with my father, who instilled in me an understanding and respect for hunting, fair chase, and obtaining one's own food.

Below, moose camp at daybreak.

Red Willows was the result of research and reference gathered on previous hunts and field trips.

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This weblog is written by nationally acclaimed sculptor Sandy Scott, the focus is sculpture and is directed toward collectors, galleries, students and those who love art. Words and pictures intertwine to reveal both the substance and style of a figurative wildlife artist who lives the life she depicts. It is a learning tool and a profile of a successful artist that connects the reader to studio procedures, field study and how an artist works. You can contact Sandy Scott in the blog comments or in Facebook.